Part V
Lead Driver
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From: Hampstead, NC
I'll take the 10.5" of snow over the sub zero temps we've had here for the last month or so. Ok, so it hasn't been below zero the whole time, but it sure seems like it.
Yeah, your boy looks thrilled to be out there shoveling. Probably the same look I'll get out of my boy this summer when he starts push mowing the yard.
We haven't had a significant snow storm here in 4-5 weeks.
Yeah, your boy looks thrilled to be out there shoveling. Probably the same look I'll get out of my boy this summer when he starts push mowing the yard.
We haven't had a significant snow storm here in 4-5 weeks.
Post Fiend
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From: Wallingford, CT
Go to college, hopefully you'll figure it out before you finish your CORE classes. From what I know about you...I would highly suggest looking into some type of engineering. Engineers get to do some very neat, very intellectual work. They solve problems, get to play with some cool machines, and oftentimes spend a lot of time out in the field.
FYI Pete. The same advice I gave to Lisa. Find something you enjoy, then give it everything you have. No one is going to hire you and pay you a decent wage with benefits in any type of long term job. If you want a good wage, you need to go out there and earn it when it comes time. Set your mind to it, give it everything you have, set your goals, and you will be successful. Be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way to the top. That's why enjoying what you do plays an important role in things.
Personally, I'm not too worried about you. You've already demonstrated some of these qualities by getting the your truck. Something else to consider, even though your parents won't want you to, is some time in the military. You'll learn a lot of life's lessons very quickly there, as well as getting training and some on the job experience that can set you apart from others when it comes time to find a job in "the real world"
Personally, I'm not too worried about you. You've already demonstrated some of these qualities by getting the your truck. Something else to consider, even though your parents won't want you to, is some time in the military. You'll learn a lot of life's lessons very quickly there, as well as getting training and some on the job experience that can set you apart from others when it comes time to find a job in "the real world"
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: BLT, MN
Our biggest snow so far in the northern suburbs of Mpls has been 4". Another rotten year for snow. Used to average 60" then down to 40" lately and not even close so far. Will probably get more this spring when it is totally useless to get. Blah!!! I need to get the heck out of this state.
Hotshot
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From: Rochdale MA
Post Fiend
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Our biggest snow so far in the northern suburbs of Mpls has been 4". Another rotten year for snow. Used to average 60" then down to 40" lately and not even close so far. Will probably get more this spring when it is totally useless to get. Blah!!! I need to get the heck out of this state.
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Hampstead, NC
Our biggest snow so far in the northern suburbs of Mpls has been 4". Another rotten year for snow. Used to average 60" then down to 40" lately and not even close so far. Will probably get more this spring when it is totally useless to get. Blah!!! I need to get the heck out of this state.
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you can't fix stupid!
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I'll take the 10.5" of snow over the sub zero temps we've had here for the last month or so. Ok, so it hasn't been below zero the whole time, but it sure seems like it.
Yeah, your boy looks thrilled to be out there shoveling. Probably the same look I'll get out of my boy this summer when he starts push mowing the yard.
We haven't had a significant snow storm here in 4-5 weeks.
Yeah, your boy looks thrilled to be out there shoveling. Probably the same look I'll get out of my boy this summer when he starts push mowing the yard.
We haven't had a significant snow storm here in 4-5 weeks.
i just started him mowing half the yard this last summer with the push mower. i think he should be in theatrics after the whiny performances i was getting!
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Post Fiend
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From: Wallingford, CT
Snowboard season cometh..
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
push mover? i did that once... and only once. but i'm talking about the REAL DEAL push mowers too - my parent's 1/2acre+ plot using the old mower that the blades are in a cylinder between the wheels and spin when you push - no gas powered blade... only way to go more "old school" is to use a sickle!! man was i dead after that!!
Here's a pic of what I used:
Here's a pic of what I used:
Hotshot
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From: Rochdale MA
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Hampstead, NC
push mover? i did that once... and only once. but i'm talking about the REAL DEAL push mowers too - my parent's 1/2acre+ plot using the old mower that the blades are in a cylinder between the wheels and spin when you push - no gas powered blade... only way to go more "old school" is to use a sickle!! man was i dead after that!!
Here's a pic of what I used:
Here's a pic of what I used:
Snowboard season cometh..
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
yeah, it was many years ago, but I'd do it again AFTER I lubed it up!! That ended up being a pretty good workout! Seriously, your shoulders & triceps to control it, your legs to push, and your core to transmit the power of your legs up through your arms.... nothing like good old-fashioned manual labor to kick yer but & get in shape!
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Hampstead, NC
yeah, it was many years ago, but I'd do it again AFTER I lubed it up!! That ended up being a pretty good workout! Seriously, your shoulders & triceps to control it, your legs to push, and your core to transmit the power of your legs up through your arms.... nothing like good old-fashioned manual labor to kick yer but & get in shape!
Yeah, I've gotten lazy the last few years when it comes to mowing, using a rider, but I kept spilling my beer while push mowing
Plus, there's no good place to put a beer holder on a push mower
